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Stingrays Hire New Voice of the Rays

September 8, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


North Charleston, SC - The Kelly Cup Champion South Carolina Stingrays are proud to announce that Joseph Zakrzewski has been named the new Media Specialist and Broadcaster for the team.

Zakrzewski joins the Stingrays after spending the past two seasons as the broadcasting intern for the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League and the broadcaster of the Battle Creek Bombers baseball team of the Northwoods League. Joseph will handle all media relations activities for the team, manage content on the Stingrays website, www.stingrayshockey.com and serve as the team's play-by-play broadcaster.

"We are excited to have Joe be a part of our team," President Darren Abbott said. "We look forward to hearing his play-by-play and helping him progress in his broadcasting and media relations career."

The Spring, Texas native graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2009 with a degree in Mass Communications specializing in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in English. In addition to working with the Aeros and Bombers, Joseph worked for two years with Sam Houston State's local radio and television stations and was also a four-year member of the school's hockey team.

"I am very excited to join the Stingrays and become a part of this great organization," Zakrzewski said. "I look forward to working with the staff, media and fans and sharing my passion for the great game of hockey."

Mark your Calendars - The Stingrays Opening Weekend is set for Friday, October 16 against the Wheeling Nailers and Saturday, October 17 against the Charlotte Checkers.

Don't miss any of the fast-paced, action-packed, championship-winning action of the South Carolina Stingrays. Ticket packages for the 2009-10 season are on sale now! Call the Stingrays front office at (843) 744-2248 for more information. For all the latest Stingrays news visit www.stingrayshockey.com

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